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Ford Explorer vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,185

Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic   
Difference: $16,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,603

Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic   
Difference: $14,135

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122010
ModelExplorerExplorerPT Cruiser
TrimXLTLimitedClassic
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $32,095 $37,855 $18,275
Base Invoice $30,027 $35,268 $17,801
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Package 201A 1,800    
Convenience Group     395
Sunroof     795
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,356  
Package 201A 1,530    
Convenience Group     359
Sunroof     723
Options (change) 3,395 1,595 1,190
Options (change) 2,886 1,356 1,082
Destination 825 825 720
Total Price $36,315 $40,275 $20,185
Total Invoice $33,738 $37,449 $19,603

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,035
Model Year201220122010
ModelExplorerExplorerPT Cruiser
TrimXLTLimitedClassic
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine290hp V6290hp V6150hp I4
TransmissionT6T6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20205/55-16
Total Price$36,315$40,275$20,185
Adjustments for Features-5,490-8,7050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,825$31,570$20,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$745$0
Total Invoice$33,738$37,449$19,603
Adjustments for Features-5,100-8,0940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,638$29,355$19,603
Cost Above Minimum$0$717$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year201220122010
ModelExplorerExplorerPT Cruiser
TrimXLTLimitedClassic
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key $250 
Remote start $150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
911 assist$25$25 
Antilock brakes (ABS)$400$400 
Brake assist$50$50 
Curve control$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Stability control$400$400 
Traction control$100$100 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable  $100
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio $50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass  $0
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Removable second row seats  $0
Stain-resistant fabric  $100
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Total Value of Features$8,455$11,670$2,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,490$8,705$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,100-8,0940

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year20122010
ModelExplorerPT Cruiser
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.6 in103.0 in
Length197.1 in168.9 in
Width78.9 in67.1 in
Height70.4 in65.2 in
Curb Weight4,558 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in53.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in50.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in46.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in40.9 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft321.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft321.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft364.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1375100%

Option Package Details
Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic

Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Folding passenger seat150No
Stain-resistant fabric100No
Total Requested55069%
Total Not Requested25031%

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